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Antisemitic conspiracy theories spread after attempted flydubai hijacking

BY RUTH EGLASH/JTA — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:02:56 GMT

Conspiracy theories about the attempted flydubai hijacking spread within hours, invoking antisemitic tropes despite passenger accounts.

Former hostage Emily Damari calls out denial, distortion of October 7, thanks British supporters

BY TZVI JASPER — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:28:26 GMT

"It was not an accident," Damari said in a video released on Monday. "It was a planned terrorist attack, in which innocent people were murdered, raped, injured, and kidnapped from their homes."

Kalaniyot faculty network strengthens campus ties to Israeli scholars, fights academic boycotts

BY ALEX CARSON — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:23:54 GMT

MIT's Professor Dr. Yossi Sheffi, deeply impacted by campus antisemitism and anti-Israel protests, helped create Kalaniyot to combat academic boycotts and strengthen ties with Israeli researchers.

Jewish contingent marches separately on 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street

BY ALEX CARSON — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:27:17 GMT

When Jewish community members reached out to coordinate their presence at the march, they were met with hostility, dismissed as Zionist provocateurs. and told they were unwelcome.

US antisemitism envoy tells 'Post' people should understand Zionism, ‘not be ignorant about it’

BY IDAN KWELLER — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:17:07 GMT

Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun's comments follow a UK Green Party conference on Sunday, where the party declared Zionism to be a form of racism.

At least 75 pro-Palestinian protests planned worldwide on Oct. 7 anniversary, many deemed high risk

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:02:36 GMT

The Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism released data on the pro-Palestinian demonstrations and anti-Israel events, with a number of them being classified as high-risk events.

Man who planned attack on Israeli embassy in London sentenced to life in prison

BY REUTERS — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:17:35 GMT

Abdullah Albadri, 34, attempted to breach the embassy's perimeter in west London in April 2025 before being stopped by armed police officers guarding the site.

London police urge students to reschedule October 7 pro-Palestinian march

BY YOAV ETIEL — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:37:07 GMT

The October 7 march is expected to be one of the most sensitive tests for British police since the start of the war.

US Jews cannot blame Israel, Israeli government for increasing antisemitism, JFNA CEO says

BY YOAV ETIEL — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:48:53 GMT

American Jews are engaging in self blame. They are afraid, forced to live their Jewish lives within confined spaces, and some accuse Israel of causing the surge in antisemitism.

Teachers in Ontario file human rights applications against school boards, unions for antisemitism

BY YOAV ETIEL — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:42:33 GMT

The applications name the Toronto District School Board, York Region District School Board, Simcoe County District School Board, and Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.

Italy's antisemitism definition vote draws staunch criticism despite no criminal provisions

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:51:18 GMT

Italy's Senate passed the bill adopting the IHRA definition into Italian law by a vote of 105–24, with 21 abstentions, on March 4, 2026. The bill is now in general debate in the Chamber of Deputies.

US judge dismisses defamation lawsuit against antisemitism watchdog groups

BY ALEX CARSON — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:02:39 GMT

The case centered on social media posts by StopAntisemitism and the NJAC about a professional musician and music teacher after she sued the groups for defamation.

Over 25 NYC Jewish groups oppose Mamdani antisemitism plan, demand new one

BY ALEX CARSON — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:47:12 GMT

The coalition, consisting of over twenty-five New York City-based entities, stated that they represent "everyday New Yorkers across the city" who deal with antisemitism daily.

Goyim Defense League flyers found at synagogue, B'nai Brith Canada call for investigation

BY ALEX CARSON — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:37:32 GMT

The discovery followed a shooting at the synagogue on Yom Kippur, when a gunman opened fire on a police officer stationed outside as worshippers gathered.

Zach Bryan’s ‘Free Palestine’ shirt shows how political pressure can backfire on Israel - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:43:03 GMT

Most major musicians are not wearing “Free Palestine” shirts. However, if artists feel they are being pressured not to do so, it is possible that more of them will.

CAM welcomes Treasury Department action against Hamas fundraising network

BY COMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:55:42 GMT

Combat Antisemitism Movement welcomes sanctions, saying disrupting Hamas financing is essential to American security and Jewish safety.

CAM weekly antisemitism report – Israeli heroism inspires antisemitic conspiracy tirade

BY COMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:37:20 GMT

A proliferation of antisemitic conspiracy theories on social media claimed it was a "false flag" operation orchestrated by Israel or Jews.

‘The fringe didn’t disappear’: Expert explains how to combat online threats, antisemitic propaganda

BY EVE GLOVER — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:09:52 GMT

The average person never knows when a bad actor, such as a foreign agent, extremist, or impersonator, will strike in the virtual world. That’s where Alex Goldenberg comes in.

Two Iranians appear in UK court over alleged plot to target Jews with homemade explosive device

BY REUTERS — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:02:11 GMT

Rahman Salehi, 34, and Salam Ahmadyan, 36, were arrested on September 20 when they were accused of carrying out "hostile" surveillance on potential Jewish targets in Manchester, prosecutors say.

Two Iranian nationals charged over alleged terrorism plot targeting UK Jewish community

BY REUTERS — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:55:18 GMT

Counter terrorism detectives said it was alleged the two men had been in contact with an overseas third-party who might be in Iran in relation to the plot.

Mamdani calls Netanyahu 'architect of horrific genocide,' calls for US to join ICC, enforce warrant

BY IDAN KWELLER — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:43:15 GMT

Mamdani made the remarks in an extensive interview on the American podcast This Past Weekend, hosted by Theo Von, a well known comedian and podcaster who regularly interviews public figures.

Zara removes Halloween costume likened to concentration camp uniform from website after backlash

BY GABE KAHN/JTA — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:40:31 GMT

Zara described the ensemble as “Kids costume featuring vertical stripes with decorative topstitching, a lapel flower and a distressed effect. Includes a cardigan and shorts. Gray / Blue.”

'Where are they in your film?': Oct. 7 survivor who lost husband, son confronts 'NAZA' directors

BY YOAV ETIEL AND MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:18:50 GMT

"You’re talking about collateral damage? My husband and my son were murdered by Hamas. Where does this appear in your film?” Sabine Taasa asked Abraham and Szor.

Rabbi who coached Adam Brody for 'Nobody Wants this' says he's 'ignorant' over Gaza genocide claims

BY SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:54:09 GMT

Leder said in an Instagram video that Brody’s statements were “truly shocking,” “flippant” and “disgusting,” asserting his own view that “there is no genocide in Gaza.”

CAMERA reporting on antisemitism in Philadelphia schools cited in public hearing

BY ALEX CARSON — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:28:20 GMT

According to CAMERA's investigation, the School District of Philadelphia shifted social studies to teach thematic elements of capitalism and racism, portraying Jews as 'oppressors.'

Watchdogs uncovered conspiracy theories blaming Israel for staging flydubai incident

BY ALEX CARSON — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:23:41 GMT

Within an hour of the attempted hijacking of a flydubai headed for Tel Aviv, conspiracy theories began circulating online positing that Netanyahu and the Mossad staged the incident.

ADL report finds systemic exclusion of Jewish, Israeli artists across US cultural institutions

BY ALEX CARSON — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:18:48 GMT

Over 80% of respondents somewhat or strongly agreed that excluding Jews or their work from cultural spaces contributes to anti-Jewish hate, while 72% said the same about excluding Israelis.

67 min to blame Jews: CAM exposes rapid spread of antisemitic conspiracies after FlyDubai attack

BY COMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:46 GMT

Nearly 3,000 posts blamed Israel or Jews; antisemitic claims accounted for more than four in five monitored “false flag” posts in the final hours

Chicago hall, playground defaced with antisemitic grafitti, ADL opposes Mamdani plan

BY YOAV ETIEL — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:09:45 GMT

"This mayor does not treat the hatred facing Jewish New Yorkers as an emergency and refuses to recognize the different forms it takes,” the ADL said.

At LA mayoral forum, candidates weigh in on Israeli genocide charges, antisemitism

BY RYAN TOROK/JTA — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:37:07 GMT

Jewish Federation LA President and CEO Rabbi Noah Farkas said the forum “gave attendees a deeper understanding of where the candidates stand on key priorities facing our city and community."